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Abraman Family History

Abraman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Braman, Abraham, Brayman, Abram, Raman, Arman, Abelman, Artman

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Where is the Abraman family from?

You can see how Abraman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abraman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abraman families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Abraman family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abraman's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Abraman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abraman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Abraman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abraman. 23% of Abraman men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Abraman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abraman were Clearing and Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Clearing
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Abraman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Abraman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abraman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 77 immigration records available for the last name Abraman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Abraman. For the veterans among your Abraman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abraman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Abraman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Abraman in 1970 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abraman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abraman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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